Data Science: Lifecycle approach to data-driven value creation

If we focus on industries that are in the business of buying (some or all) of a company, then trying to improve the operations before selling then we can identify at least three critical stages for data science to play a significant role.

Much of the current data science activity is in Stage 3, post-acquisition though there will be increasing activity in Stages 1 and 2 as companies see more of the value of investing in data science capabilities.

Note: The industries that are involved in these types of activities include: holding companies, private equity firms, family funds, VCs, investment banking, etc.